brake light CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2007 6.G Owners Manual

K(Unlock):Press this button to unlock the
driver’s door. The light on the door will ash
two times. Press the button two times within
10 seconds to unlock both doors. If it is dark
enough outside, your interior lamps will come on.
Your memory settings may also be recalled
when you press the unlock button on the keyless
access transmitter. SeeMemory Seat, Mirrors
and Steering Wheel on page 10for more
information.
}(Hatch/Trunk):Press and hold this button
for about one second to open the hatch/trunk
lid while the engine is turned off. If the engine is
running the shift lever needs to be in PARK (P)
for an automatic transmission or NEUTRAL
with the parking brake set for a manual
transmission. SeeParking Brake on page 102.
L(Panic):Press this button to sound the vehicle
alarm. Press any other button on the keyless
access transmitter to stop the vehicle alarm.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your
Vehicle
Each keyless access transmitter is coded to allow
only transmitters programmed to your vehicle, to
work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement
can be purchased and programmed through your
dealer/retailer. Your dealer/retailer can reprogram
your vehicle so lost or stolen transmitters no longer
work with your vehicle. Each vehicle can have a
maximum of four transmitters matched to it.
To match a new transmitter to your vehicle
when you have a recognized transmitter
(two recognized transmitters are required
for Canadian owners), do the following:
1. The vehicle must be off.
2. Have the recognized and new, unrecognized
transmitters on your person.
3. Go to the rear of the vehicle and insert the
vehicle key into the key cylinder located
above the license plate. SeeHatch/Trunk
on page 82for more information on the key
cylinder.
4. Open the trunk.
5. Turn the key ve times within ve seconds.
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When lock is pressed, a beep will sound. If the
door is closed when lock is pressed, the light will
come on for a few seconds, then turn off. If
the door is open when lock is pressed, the light
will stay on.
When unlock is pressed, a beep will sound.
If the door is closed when unlock is pressed,
the light will ash two times. If the door is open
when unlock is pressed, the light will ash.
Automatic Door Lock
Your vehicle is programmed so that, when the
doors are closed, the ignition is on and the shift
lever is moved out of PARK (P) for automatic
transmissions, or when vehicle speed becomes
faster than 8 mph (13 km/h) for manual
transmissions, both doors will lock.
If someone needs to get out while the vehicle
is running or not in PARK (P), have the person use
the power door unlock switch. When the door is
closed again, the doors will lock either when your
foot is removed from the brake or the vehicle speed
becomes faster than 8 mph (13 km/h).
Programmable Automatic Door
Unlock
Your vehicle is programmed so that when the
shift lever is moved into PARK (P) for automatic
transmission vehicles or when the ignition is turned
off or is in Retained Accessory Power (RAP) for
manual transmission vehicles, both doors will
unlock.
With the vehicle stopped and the engine running,
door unlocking can be programmed through
prompts displayed on the Driver Information
Center (DIC). These prompts allow the driver to
choose various unlock settings. For programming
information, seeDIC Vehicle Personalization
on page 234.
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Downshifting (Manual Transmission)
Do not downshift into the gear shown below
at a speed greater than shown in the table:
FIRST (1) 50 mph (80 km/h)
SECOND (2) 74 mph (119 km/h)
THIRD (3) 101 mph (163 km/h)
FOURTH (4) 130 mph (209 km/h)
Notice:If you skip more than one gear when
you downshift, or if you race the engine when
you release the clutch pedal while downshifting,
you could damage the engine, clutch, driveshaft
or the transmission. Do not skip gears or race
the engine when downshifting.
The six-speed transmission has a spring that
centers the shift lever near THIRD (3) and
FOURTH (4). This spring helps you know which
gear you are in when you are shifting. Be careful
when shifting from FIRST (1) to SECOND (2)
or downshifting from SIXTH (6) to FIFTH (5).The spring will try to pull the shift lever toward
FOURTH (4) and THIRD (3). Make sure you move
the lever into SECOND (2) or FIFTH (5). If you let
the shift lever move in the direction of the pulling,
you may end up shifting from FIRST (1) to
FOURTH (4) or from SIXTH (6) to THIRD (3).
Parking Brake
The parking brake lever is located to the right of
the center console.
To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal
down. Pull the parking brake lever up. If the ignition
is on, the brake system warning light will come on.
To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal
down. Then push the release button in as you
move the parking brake lever all the way down.
Notice:Driving with the parking brake on
can overheat the brake system and cause
premature wear or damage to brake system
parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully
released and the brake warning light is
off before driving.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 156
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 158
Other Warning Devices............................. 159
Horn.......................................................... 159
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 159
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 160
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
(Auto Signal).......................................... 161
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 162
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 162
Windshield Wipers..................................... 162
Windshield Washer.................................... 163
Cruise Control........................................... 164
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 168
Wiper Activated Headlamps....................... 169
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 169
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 169
Fog Lamps................................................ 171
Twilight Sentinel
®...................................... 171
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver.................. 172
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 172
Courtesy Lamps........................................ 173
Entry/Exit Lighting...................................... 173
Reading Lamps......................................... 173
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 173Head-Up Display (HUD)............................ 174
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 178
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 179
Climate Controls......................................... 179
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.... 179
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 186
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............. 186
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 188
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 189
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 190
Tachometer............................................... 190
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 190
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 191
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 192
Voltmeter Gage......................................... 194
One-to-Four Shift Light
(Manual Transmission)........................... 195
Brake System Warning Light..................... 196
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 197
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light........................................ 197
Active Handling System Light.................... 198
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 199
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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T. Heated Seat Controls (If Equipped).
SeeHeated Seats on page 10.
U. Shift Lever (Automatic Shown). SeeAutomatic
Transmission Operation on page 95or
Manual Transmission Operation on page 100.
V. Active Handling Button. SeeActive Handling
System on page 283.
W. Accessory Power Outlet. SeeAccessory
Power Outlet(s) on page 178.
X. Center Console Cupholder. SeeCupholder(s)
on page 130.
Y. Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter. SeeAshtray(s)
and Cigarette Lighter on page 179.
Z. Parking Brake. SeeParking Brake
on page 102.
AA. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 130.
AB. Instrument Panel Fuse Block. See
Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 419.Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning ashers let you warn others.
They also let police know you have a problem.
Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ash
on and off.
The hazard warning
asher button is located
near the center of the
instrument panel.
Your hazard warning ashers work no matter
what mode the ignition is in, even if the ignition
is turned off.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn
signal lamps ash on and off. Press the button
again to turn the ashers off.
When the hazard warning ashers are on, your
turn signals will not work.
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Cruise Control in Sport (S) and Manual
Paddle Shift Gear Selection
When your vehicle is in Sport (S) and the manual
paddle shift controls are not being used, cruise
control operates in the same manner as Drive (D).
When your vehicle is in Sport (S) and the
manual paddle shift controls are being used,
cruise control operates as follows:
If cruise control is active and a gear is
selected with the manual paddle shift controls,
the vehicle maintains vehicle speed in the
driver selected gear and will not automatically
up-shift or down-shift the transmission
while the driver’s gear selection is active.
If driving in hilly terrain, cruise control may
not be able to maintain vehicle speed if an
up-shift or down-shift is not selected by
the driver. While driving on hilly terrain and
cruise control is active with a manual paddle
shift gear selection, the driver must select
the proper gear for the terrain or select Drive
(D) on the gear range selector for full
automatic transmission operation.
Ending Cruise Control
To end a cruise control session, step lightly on
the brake pedal. If your vehicle has a manual
transmission, lightly tapping the clutch will also end
a cruise control session.
Move the cruise control switch to off to turn the
system completely off.
When cruise control is disengaged, the CRUISE
DISENGAGED message displays on the Driver
Information Center (DIC). SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 214.
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the
ignition, the cruise control set speed memory
is erased.
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Exterior Lamps
The exterior lamp control is located to the left of
the steering wheel on the multifunction lever.
O(Exterior Lamp Control):Turn the band with
this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps.
The exterior lamp band has four positions:
O(Off):Turn the band to this position to turn off
all lamps.
AUTO (Automatic):Turn the band to this position
to set the exterior lamps in automatic mode.
AUTO mode turns the exterior lamps on and off
depending on how much light is available outside
the vehicle.To override AUTO mode, turn the control to off.
To reset to AUTO mode turn the control to exterior
lamps and then back to AUTO. Automatic mode
also resets when your vehicle is turned off
and then back on again if the control is left in the
AUTO position.
;(Parking Lamp):Turning the band to this
position turns on the parking lamps together with
the following:
Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
The parking brake indicator light comes on and
stays on when the parking lamps are on with the
engine off and the ignition to Acc.
5(Headlamps):Turning the control to this
position turns on the headlamps, together with the
previously listed lamps and lights.
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Wiper Activated Headlamps
This feature activates the headlamps and parking
lamps after the windshield wipers have been in
use for approximately 15 seconds and deactivates
and returns to ambient lighting conditions
15 seconds after the wipers are turned off.
If the exterior lamp control has been turned off or
is in the parking lamp position while the wiper
control is active in any position, the HEADLAMPS
SUGGESTED message appears on the Driver
Information Center (DIC). SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 214.
When the ignition is turned off, the wiper-activated
headlamps will immediately turn off.
Headlamps on Reminder
A warning chime will sound if the exterior lamp
control is left on in either the headlamp or parking
lamp position and the driver’s door is opened
with the ignition off.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier
for others to see the front of your vehicle during
the day. DRL can be helpful in many different
driving conditions, but they can be especially
helpful in the short periods after dawn and before
sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps
are required on all vehicles rst sold in Canada.
The DRL system will make the front turn signal
lamps come on when the following conditions
are met:
It is still daylight and the ignition is on.
The exterior lamp control is in the
AUTO position.
The transmission is not in PARK (P) or
the parking brake is off.
The parking brake is off or the vehicle
speed is greater than 8 mph (13 km/h).
When DRL are on, only the front turn signal lamps
will be on. No other exterior lamps such as the
parking lamps, taillamps, etc. will be on when the
DRL are being used. Your instrument panel
will not be lit up either.
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Brake System Warning Light
Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided
into two parts. If one part is not working, the other
part can still work and stop you. For good
braking, though, you need both parts working well.
This light should come on when you start the
engine. If it does not come on then, have it xed
so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
If this warning light stays on after you start the
engine, the parking brake may still be set or
there could be a brake problem. Refer to
Parking Brake on page 102to see if it is set.
If the parking brake is not set, have your brake
system inspected right away.If the light comes on while you are driving and you
have a CHECK BRAKE FLUID message showing
on the DIC, pull off the road and stop carefully.
You may notice that the pedal is harder to push or
the pedal may go closer to the oor. It may take
longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the
vehicle towed for service. SeeTowing Your
Vehicle on page 315andDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 214for more information.
{CAUTION:
Your brake system may not be working
properly if the brake system warning light
is on. Driving with the brake system
warning light on can lead to an accident.
If the light is still on after you have pulled
off the road and stopped carefully, have
the vehicle towed for service.United StatesCanada
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Anti-Lock Brake System
Warning Light
With the Anti-Lock
Brake System (ABS),
this light will come on
when the engine is
started and may stay on
for several seconds.
If the light stays on, turn the ignition off. If the light
comes on when you are driving, stop as soon as
possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the
engine again to reset the system. If the light still
stays on, or comes on again while you are driving,
your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake
system warning light is not on, you still have brakes,
but you do not have anti-lock brakes. If the regular
brake system warning light is also on, you do not
have anti-lock brakes and there is a problem with
your regular brakes. See “SERVICE ANTILOCK
BRAKES” underDIC Warnings and Messages on
page 214.
The ABS warning light will come on briey when
you turn the ignition on. This is normal. If the light
does not come on then, have it xed so it will be
ready to warn you if there is a problem.
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light
This light should come
on briey as you start
the engine. If the
light does not come
on then, have it xed
so it will be ready
to warn you if there
is a problem.
If it stays on, or comes on and the Driver
Information Center (DIC) shows a SERVICE
TRACTION SYSTEM message when you
are driving, there is a problem with your Traction
Control System (TCS) and your vehicle needs
service. When this light is on, the system will not
limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
If the driver turns off the TCS by pressing the
button on the console, the TCS light will come
on and the TRACTION SYSTEM OFF message
will show on the DIC. SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 214for more information.
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